We have provided some of the answers to the most frequently asked questions. Please read these before contacting us as you may find the answer to your query here.

Anti-social behaviour

Barnet Homes defines ASB as being a personal threat and causing a public or environmental nuisance. Please click here to view our guide on ASB and other FAQs. Barnet Homes will not normally consider behaviour which results from different lifestyles or may not be considered unreasonable by most people as anti-social behaviour. We would also not consider behaviours where there is no action that we can take as a landlord to change the behaviour. Furthermore, Barnet Homes will not become involved in disputes between neighbours unless there has been a violation of a tenancy agreement. For a list of behaviours which Barnet Homes does not class as ASB, but which might be investigated under our Neighbourhood Management Strategy, please see the relevant section on our website here.

If you can talk to your neighbour who is causing the issue (without putting yourself at risk) this is a good first step to take. When you approach your neighbour, you should:

  • Stay calm
  • Explain how their behaviour is affecting you
  • Be tactful – work out what you will say before you approach them
  • Be prepared to actively listen to what your neighbour has to say

Try to talk to your neighbour first and make them aware of the noise nuisance they are causing you, in most instances they won’t be aware and will try to be more considerate in the future. If your neighbour is a Barnet Homes tenant or leaseholder and the issue is still ongoing despite having a conversation with them, please report the noise nuisance to our Customer Contact Team at talktous@barnethomes.org or call 0208 080 6587 (phone lines are open between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday). Once you report a noise nuisance to us, you will be asked to complete a diary sheet, which can be found here.

Before reporting the issue to Barnet Homes, please click here to see some examples of noise nuisances which we do and do not investigate.

To report an environmental issue, please contact our Customer Contact Team at talktous@barnethomes.org or call 0208 080 6587 (phone lines are open between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday).

A hate crime refers to the targeting of individuals due to hostility or prejudice towards disability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or transgender identity. Hate crimes should always be reported to the police using 999 or through the True Vision website. In addition to the police, you can report hate crimes to Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111. Violence or abuse of any kind should always be reported to the police immediately by calling 999.

If you’ve reported instances of ASB behaviour to the police, Barnet Council, Barnet Homes, or another agency but the problem is continuing, you can apply for the ASB Case Review (previously called the Community Trigger). If your application meets the criteria, you will be able to request Barnet Community Safety Partnership (BSCP) to work together to review the problem and devise an action plan to resolve it. For more information including eligibility criteria and how to apply, please click here to be redirected to the Barnet Council website.

Fire and Building Safety

During fire safety works the majority of our blocks had isolation switches installed. The isolation switch is located outside of the cupboard and can provide meter readings for providers. Please pass this information on to your contractor.

If you still have a meter in your electrical cupboard, you should have been provided with a fire brigade key. If you have lost your key, please contact us at talktous@barnethomes.org. You will be referred to the Fire Safety Team who will advise if they can offer a replacement key or where to buy a replacement key online.

To learn how to test your fire alarm, please watch this short video, which we have created in partnership with the London Fire Brigade.

Call National Grid on 0800 111 999 immediately; free of charge at any time. It is also important you:

  • don’t turn electric switches or appliances on or off
  • don’t use your mobile phone inside your home
  • don’t smoke or use naked flames
  • immediately turn off the incoming gas supply at the meter
  • open windows to allow the gas to escape
  • leave your home so that you are breathing natural air
  • then contact Barnet Homes so they can take any further action needed.

In general, you should not store your personal belongings in the communal areas of the building you live in, however there are a few small exceptions. For information on what you can and cannot keep in communal areas, and why, please see this leaflet.

Estates

To view the responsibilities of Barnet Homes’ caretaking service and the frequency of their visits, please click here and scroll down until you find your block listed. If your block is not listed this will be because we do not provide a caretaking service as part of your service charges.

To report fly-tipping on public land, please contact the London Borough of Barnet here. If the fly-tipping is on one of Barnet Homes’ estates, please contact us.

Barnet Homes are not involved in issues concerning waste, recycling, or garden bins, instead this is the responsibility of Barnet Council (LBB). You can contact them through their website here to report a range of issues, including missed bin collections, and ordering an additional bin.

Please note that often LBB will redirect enquiries back to Barnet Homes – LBB are contracted to collect waste from our housing estates, but we (Barnet Homes) are accountable to our residents and any complaints or concerns. We will then contact LBB Street Scene – the exception however is household waste wheelie bins which houses have.

For a list of estates served by a grounds maintenance team please click here. Grounds maintenance carry out a range of tasks including grass cutting, pruning, and weed control. For a full list of duties and guidance on what types of work are carried out at different times of the year, please click here.

As outlined in your tenancy agreement, tenants are responsible for trees in their garden. Barnet Homes will not address issues of trees dropping leaves, blocking TV signals, blocking light, or being overgrown. However, if a tree has fallen or you believe a tree is dead, dying, or dangerous, you can report it online here by completing the webform at the bottom of the page.

Barnet Homes are not responsible for fences unless they border a public highway. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the tenant to repair or replace fences between two neighbouring gardens. As Barnet Homes is not land registered, we do not keep records of fence ownership. Determining fence ownership can often be resolved by having a discussion with a neighbour and asking them to check their deeds. For more information on our policy for fences please click here.

Housing Officers visit estates on a regular basis; however, these visits are not given set dates to ensure our Housing Officers are able to efficiently manage their workload. Despite no set schedule, please be assured that your estate is regularly being inspected, any issues identified e.g. a communal front door repair are reported back to our Repairs Team.

Gas

If radiators in your home are not getting hot or, are cold at the top and warm at the bottom, they may need bleeding. If you feel confident and comfortable in bleeding a radiator yourself, please click here to view a step by step guide and video demonstration on how to bleed a radiator. If you do not feel confident in bleeding a radiator, please report the repair online here.

To determine if you have low boiler pressure, check the water pressure gauge on the front of your boiler. Boiler pressure should typically be between 1 to 1.5, although sometimes it may fall below this range and need to be repressurised. Re-pressurising your boiler means allowing more water to enter the system. If you feel confident and comfortable in repressurising your boiler, please click here for guidance. When repressuring your own boiler, please ensure the pressure level does not exceed 1.5. If you do not feel confident in repressurising your boiler, please report the repair online here.

By law, Barnet Homes is required to complete a gas safety check once a year for every tenant. To find out more information including what the check involves and our policy, please visit our dedicated page here and look at the section headed ‘Gas safety checks’.

In many instances, a suspected broken boiler may actually be a minor issue which you can fix yourself. Before reporting your boiler as broken, please check to see if there is credit on your gas meter and whether any other gas appliances are working. If neither of these solutions work, please report the repair online here.

If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak in your property, call the emergency service provider immediately on 0800 111 999. Please also see our page dedicated for gas safety here for steps to take in the event of a suspected gas leak.

If you have a communal boiler, you should direct any questions to Purdy’s. Purdy’s can be contacted on 01992 703410 or by emailing commercialgas@purdycontracts.co.uk.

If you have a gas repair appointment booked in which you need to rearrange, you can do this yourself by clicking on the link included in your repair confirmation SMS text message.

When booking a gas repair there are four appointment slots that we offer. These are:

  • Morning – 8am to 12pm
  • Afternoon – 12pm to 5pm
  • School Run – 10am to 2pm
  • All Day – 8am to 5pm

If you have been given a gas repair appointment and the slot offered is not suitable, you can click on the link included in your repair confirmation SMS text message and rearrange it yourself.

If you have a gas repair appointment booked in which you need to cancel, please contact us by emailing talktous@barnethomes.org.

  • Out of hours emergency (P1)g. jobs raised between 5pm and 8am where there is an immediate risk to individuals, the building or security – made safe within 4 hours and completed within 24 hours
  • Daytime emergency (P2) g. there is an immediate risk to individuals, the building or security – made safe within 4 hours and completed within 24 hours
  • Gas repairs (P3)g. the issue causes a hinderance but does not pose any immediate risk – within 15 days working days
  • Planned works (P4)g. larger and more complex works which may require multiple trades, specialist materials or multiple appointments – within 30 days working days

Health and Safety Compliance

Asbestos is a name given to several naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have crystallised to form fibres. Asbestos has properties that made it an ideal insulating material for buildings, boilers and pipes, as well as other uses.

However, there are health risks associated with breathing in high concentrations for a long period of time. As a result, asbestos was partially banned in the UK in 1985, and then fully banned in 1999.

Asbestos in older buildings (even schools and hospitals) is very common. Asbestos is safe if it is in good condition and not deteriorating, but poses risks to health if it is damaged or deteriorating. As such, prior to any works being completed, a risk assessment should be undertaken to ensure you will not be disturbing asbestos. This excludes small DIY projects such as hanging a picture frame.

If you find any asbestos in your home or intend to carry out DIY work and are concerned about asbestos, please contact us here. For more information on asbestos, read this leaflet.

Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) are carried out by a competent and accredited specialist assessor at a frequency dependent on the building’s relative risk. The table below gives an estimated timetable for inspections for different types of blocks. These frequencies may vary dependent on whether or not works have been carried out since the last FRA or whether there have been any reported changes or activity in the building.

Frequency Block type
Annually Sheltered Housing Units and Extra Care schemes
Annually Residential blocks 6 storeys and over
Every 3-5 years Residential blocks under 6 storeys
Every 3-5 years Street properties i.e. maisonettes or houses divided into 2 dwellings

If you have general concerns, please contact the Fire Safety Team on firesafety@barnethomes.org or call us at 02080806587 and asked to be redirected to fire safety team. The London Fire Brigade also offer a free Home Fire Safety Checker tool, which allows you to self-assess your property, and makes recommendations based on your answers.

If there is an emergency, please leave the building immediately and call 999.

Healthy Homes – Damp and mould

If you are a Barnet Homes tenant, please report damp and mould online using this web-form. You must submit photos or videos with your form as these are crucial for our team in diagnosing the issue.

Damp in the home is often a result of condensation. If untreated, condensation can lead to mould and therefore, it is important to ventilate rooms and open windows throughout your property. Furthermore, you can check pipes, overflows, and under sinks to look for any obvious leaks. Have a look outside, too – you may be able to see if there are slates missing from the roof or cracked gutters or rainwater pipes.

To find out more about types of damp and mould and how to identify them, please visit our webpage about damp and mould here.

A build-up of condensation in your home will lead to mould if not dealt with via ventilation and regular cleaning. You can follow these steps to treat the mould before it develops into a more serious case:

  • wipe mould off immediately with water using a sponge or a cloth.
  • do not use washing-up liquid – this will make the mould worse.
  • apply a diluted bleach solution to the wall or use mould removal products which are available from DIY or home stores (leave for 60 minutes before cleaning).
  • wash or dry clean clothes and shampoo carpets affected by mould.
  • do not just paint over mould – it must be treated first, and then use a special fungicidal paint to prevent it recurring.

Remember that the best way of avoiding mould is to limit the condensation in your home, through ventilating the property.

There are steps you can take to prevent condensation in your home, please click here for advice about reducing condensation. If you have persistent issues with damp and mould and would like to report them, please report the issue online. If you are a Barnet Homes tenant, please report damp and mould using this web-form. You must submit photos or videos with your form as these are crucial for our team in diagnosing the issue.

If your home is damp or has lots of condensation, the chances are the house will be a cold house. Living in a cold house can lead to negative health effects. Therefore, it is important to keep your house warm, whilst ventilating the property as well.

If you have any concerns about your health and damp and mould, please report the issue online. If you are a Barnet Homes tenant, please report damp and mould online using this web-form. You must submit photos or videos with your form as these are crucial for our team in diagnosing the issue and, in the comments, please include your medical concerns.

Leaseholders

You can pay your service charges either online, by direct debit or by phone. To pay online, please click here to be redirected to the London Borough of Barnet website. For further information on all available payment options please click here and go to ‘Section 2: Ways to pay your service charge’.

If you are a Barnet Homes leaseholder, the direct debit form can be downloaded here.

This is the fee we collect to cover the costs of managing leasehold, freehold and shared ownership properties. Most leasehold properties have a flat rate management fee of £119 per year and this includes, but is not limited to, supervising services and repairs; issuing service charge bills; replying to leaseholder enquiries and maintaining records and systems.

Please click here to be redirected to our leasehold insurance page for information on buildings and contents insurance, as well as what do if you sublet your property.

Your estimated service charge is sent in the Spring and is calculated by an analysis of your block and estates spending in previous years, with adjustments made to reflect inflation. Your actual service charge is sent in the Autumn, and the main reason for any differences between the two charges is that the volume and cost of repairs and other services in your block varies between years.

Leasehold Statutory Consultations

A statutory Section 20 leasehold consultation will be carried out when we need to:

Conduct qualifying works which will cost any one leaseholder more than £250. This includes repairs, maintenance and improvements to the building and estate, and tend to be notices specific to your block and/or estate.

Enter into a qualifying long-term agreement (QLTA) with outside contractors for work, supplies or services lasting for more than 12 months, which will cost any one leaseholder more than £100 a year. This could include building works, cleaning, grounds maintenance and surveying.

You can find a step-by-step guide on the consultation process, with a clear explanation of what “consultation” means and why works are needed here.

All observations to consultations must be submitted formally in writing – this can be via an email or a letter. To submit your observations formally please either email our Customer Contact Team at talktous@barnethomes.org or post your letter to:

Leasehold Development Team
Property Services
3rd floor, Barnet Homes
2 Bristol Avenue
Colindale
London
NW9 4EW

Observations will be responded to within 21 days by a Leasehold Development Officer. Other useful contacts for leaseholders can be found here.

We will send you an estimated breakdown of costs at the beginning of the official consultation period. You can find a sample bill explaining the breakdown of costs in our Leaseholder major works information pack.

If you think you may not be able to pay for the works in one go and would like to discuss setting up a payment plan to spread your payments over a longer period of time please email talktous@barnethomes.org. We also offer a range of other financial support which you can find here.

Your solicitor will normally have to ask the council for various “pre-assignment” or “pre-sales” information. You should ask your solicitor to email talktous@barnethomes.org as early as possible, before the sale is transferred to ensure we have enough time to prepare the pre-sale information. From 01 April 2022, the standard fee for pre-assignment enquiries will be £290.

You are required to pay a fee to transfer the lease and must repay any outstanding charges owed to the council before you sell your home. For more information, please visit this page.

It is mandatory for leaseholders to discuss any home improvement plans with Barnet Homes and obtain written consent before committing to the works. Failure to obtain consent could mean that you are in breach of your lease.

For a guide that shows the types of work that need landlord consent and the types of works that Barnet Homes may/ may not give permission for, click here.

If you wish to make an alteration to their property, you should contact talktous@barnethomes.org to request an alteration application pack, complete it, and return it. We will then contact you to either approve your reject your application.

Major Works

Major works are larger projects which require a contribution from each leaseholder that will cost more than £250. This means that if works are expected to cost the leaseholder more than £250 they must be consulted before they go ahead. In the case of works to services, including water, electricity and gas, the term is applied where the contribution is expected to exceed £100 per leaseholder.

Examples of major works projects include but are not limited to roof, door and window replacements, external decorations and electrical rising main replacements. Leaseholder contributions are based on final works values.

You can find the major works schedule here. This spreadsheet will inform you roughly which financial year major works will begin in your area by postcode. There are five different types of major works included in the spreadsheet: external repairs and redecoration programme, windows, roof, water tanks and electrical rising mains. For instructions on how to navigate the spreadsheet, visit this page.

Please be aware that this schedule is subject to change.

The decision on what should be included in our programme of major works will depend on the type of property and its condition.

Our plans must also cover new legal requirements because of changes to health and safety regulations and the new fire standards required for social housing blocks.

The length of works being completed depends on the type of work carried out. Once works have been agreed, you will be written to before the works commence with an information pack containing an estimated timescale, as well as contact details.

If the timescale has been surpassed or you have other concerns, please contact our contractor first. If they are unable to answer your question, please get in touch with the project officer. If you do not have your information pack, please email Customer Contact Team on talktous@barnethomes.org, who will refer your enquiry to the major works team.

Regeneration

Estate regeneration refers to the demolition and rebuilding of social housing blocks. Barnet Council is currently delivering regeneration projects with the aim of increasing the supply of affordable social housing and improving living standards. At present, Barnet Council is in the process of regenerating the following estates: Dollis Valley, Whitefields, and Grahame Park. For more information on the process, please click here.

Before you are moved you will be invited to complete a housing needs assessment with our Regeneration Decant Officers, you will be contacted around 12 to 18 months prior to when your property is due to be demolished. Once you have been assessed you will be banded and, if offered alternative accommodation, the notice period before you must move could be as little as one week. If you are a secure tenant, Barnet Homes will offer you a property on the newly regenerated estate once the project has been completed, or an offer of a property within Barnet Homes stock, dependent on the scheme agreement. If you are a non-secure tenant, you are not guaranteed this so you will be supported by Barnet Homes to move elsewhere.

Where you are rehoused will be dependent on the availability of housing stock and the banding outcome of your housing needs assessment. If you are classed as having a higher housing need you will be placed in either band 1 or 2 and it is likely that you will be moved into a Council or Housing Association property. If you are placed in bands 3 or 4 you will likely receive a property in the private rental sector. Although this might not always be possible, we will always aim to find you accommodation with minimal disruption to work or schooling circumstances. To view the Council’s Allocations Scheme and banding system please click here.

Regeneration projects are currently taking place across Dollis Valley, Whitefields and Grahame Park estates. We are also due to start regeneration projects shortly across the Coppies, Grahame Park North Estate, Silk, and Shoeland Estates. For a list of the individual blocks facing regeneration in 2024, please click here. Barnet Council also has a dedicated page on regeneration here.

If you are in arrears, please contact the Income Collection Service on 020 8610 3538 to discuss support and a repayment plan. It is important you do this as soon as you are able to as breaches to your tenancy agreement may lead to you being placed in a lower band or not receiving a banding at all. Independent advice and support are also available from StepChange on 0800 138 1111 or CAP on 0800 328 0006.

Tenants are considered to have a ‘Positive Community Contribution’ if they work, volunteer for 16 hours and more, or are in full time educational training as set out in the Council’s Allocation Scheme. This is important as households who qualify for this may be placed into Band 2 rather than Band 3. Being in Band 2 makes you more likely to be accommodated in a Council or Housing Association property. For more information on what is classed as ‘Positive Community Contribution,’ please click here. To view the Council’s Allocations Scheme and banding system please click here.

If you are not satisfied with the banding decision you have received or the accommodation you have been offered, information on how to appeal will be provided with your housing needs assessment and your housing offer letter.

Rent

Rent must be paid in advance and payments can be made either weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.

For a list of payment dates for the current year including rent free weeks, please click here.

You are responsible for paying rent (which could mean from your wages, from your Universal Credit, or from other benefits).

  • Direct Debit (preferred payment method) – please click here for a form
  • Standing Order – please click here for Standing Order payment details
  • Online – please click here
  • Automated Payment line – please call 0845 356 3456 to make a payment over the phone. This service is available 24/7 and you will need your 9-digit rent account number.

If you are eligible for Universal Credit, you can get help with your housing costs. To make an application for Universal Credit, please click here.

There could be number of reasons why, such as who lives in your household, do you have non- dependences (adult children), do you have spare bedroom(s), are you benefit capped plus lot more.

A common reason for not receiving the full amount, is due to ineligible charges such as heating and hot water, water rates – these charges cannot be covered within your housing costs.

Please check your Universal Credit Statement or Housing Benefit award letter which provides a breakdown of payments.

Barnet is a ‘full service’ Universal Credit area. This means in most cases you will not need to apply for Housing Benefit. The London Borough of Barnet manages housing benefit, and you will need to visit their website here if you wish to apply or have any questions regarding payments.

You can only make a new claim for Housing Benefit if you are in one of the following groups:

  • You live in supported exempt accommodation
  • You have been placed in temporary accommodation by Barnet Homes
  • You have reached State Pension Credit age or are part of a couple where both of you have reached State Pension Credit age. To check when you reach state pension age, please click here.
  • Contact your Income Officer who is happy to help with repayment plans, benefit checks and supporting discretionary housing applications. To contact your Income Officer please contact our Income Collection Service on 020 8610 3538 or by emailing talktous@barnethomes.org
  • Use the online Financial Calculator, this can support you in recommending what you may be entitled to (benefit maximisation, financial guidance) Benefits Calculator
  • Never ignore rent arrears – Barnet Homes are here to help, there are lots of options available to you.

A budget sheet is to help you understand what you have coming into the home (income e.g. wages or benefits), and what is going out. Please click here to view a budget sheet.

There is lots of information available to find support with the Cost-of-Living crisis, please see below links:

The Barnet Residents Support Fund (BRSF) is a financial grant created to help residents who are struggling with their living costs. To find out further information such as what the BRSF covers, if you are eligible and how to apply, please click here.

Barnet Homes are not involved with the administration, management, or enforcement of Council Tax, it is managed by the London Borough of Barnet (Barnet Council). Please visit their website here for further information.

Repairs

If you are a Barnet Homes tenant or leaseholder, you can report a repair online by clicking here.

Barnet Homes has a duty to maintain and repair certain parts of your home, but tenants and leaseholders also have their own responsibilities. If you are a tenant, to find out who is responsible for what, click here. If you are a leaseholder, to find out who is responsible for what, click here.

A stopcock is a valve that regulates the flow of water or gas through a pipe to your home – it can quickly shut the water off if there is a leak. A stopcock has a handle like a tap, but without an outlet spout. It will be between two lengths of pipe, acting as a connector. You will usually find the stopcock for your home under the kitchen sink, but this is not always the case, especially in older properties. If you cannot find yours under the kitchen sink, please check this link for further information.

As a tenant, minor alterations to the decoration of your home are permitted, however, to make significant alterations to your home (e.g. kitchen upgrade) you must seek written permission from Barnet Homes. If you make any amendments to your property without permission, you will be responsible for the costs associated with putting the property back to its original condition.

For the full list of alterations which may be permitted and those not permitted, click here. To ask permission to make a tenant alteration you must complete this form and email it to AlterationsPermission@Barnethomes.org.

If you are a tenant and there are mice, rats, cockroaches, or pharaoh ants in your home, it is Barnet Homes’ responsibility to deal with them. You can report the pest issue online here.

If you have an outdoor insect infestation of wasps, bees, garden ants or moths it is your responsibility to deal with it. For further information on pest control you can visit our website here.  We do not take actions to deal with pests if you are a leaseholder or shared owner, these are your responsibility to resolve.

If you need to report a repair issue, we may not provide you with an appointment time immediately as we are currently experiencing issues with resourcing in our Repairs service. If this does happen, someone from our Repairs team or one of our repairs contractors will contact you at a later date to agree an appointment time with you. We thank you for your patience at this time.

If you have a repair appointment booked in which you need to rearrange, you can do this yourself by clicking on the link included in your repair confirmation SMS text message.

When booking a repair there are four appointment slots that we offer. These are:

  • Morning – 8am to 12pm
  • Afternoon – 12pm to 5pm
  • School Run – 10am to 2pm
  • All Day – 8am to 5pm

If you have been given a repair appointment and the slot offered is not suitable, you can click on the link included in your repair confirmation SMS text message and rearrange it yourself.

If you have a repair appointment booked in which you need to cancel, please contact us by emailing talktous@barnethomes.org.

For larger jobs or if they require a specialist trade e.g. glazing, we may allocate the job to a subcontractor to complete. The subcontractor will contact you directly to arrange a pre-inspection before your repair takes place. Once the pre-inspection has been carried out, the subcontractor will then contact you again to arrange an appointment for them to attend your home and complete your repair. If the repair was for a larger piece of work, Barnet Homes may contact you after the repair has been completed to arrange a post-inspection.

  • Out of hours emergency (P1) g. jobs raised between 5pm and 8am where there is an immediate risk to individuals, the building or security – made safe within 4 hours and completed within 24 hours
  • Daytime emergency (P2)g. there is an immediate risk to individuals, the building or security – made safe within 4 hours and completed within 24 hours
  • Responsive repairs (P3)g. the issue causes a hinderance but does not pose any immediate risk – within 15 working days
  • Programmed works (P4)g. not a first time fix and will require an inspection and multiple appointments – within 25 working days inclusive of the inspection
  • Planned works (P5)g. larger and more complex works which may require multiple trades, specialist materials or multiple appointments – within 60 working days

Your tenancy and your home

Right to buy is a scheme allowing some tenants to buy the property they rent from the council. To download a RTB application pack, please click here. Once you have completed the RTB1 and Additional Information forms, please make a copy and post the documents to: Neighbourhood Team, 3rd floor Barnet Homes, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW. Please do not email the forms to us as we are only able to receive the applications by post. You can also click here for additional information on the RTB process.

Alternatively, if you would like to receive the RTB application form in the post, you can request this by emailing talktous@barnethomes.org.

There are five different types of tenancy changes you can request, for more information on each type and the downloadable forms which you must complete please click here.

If you are a leaseholder, you can sublet your property, please click here to download the form. To find out your responsibilities whilst subletting a property, please visit the relevant page here.

Barnet Homes do not manage lease extensions; however, we do have a dedicated page on our website with useful information on the steps that should be taken to start the process. You will need to initiate the process by serving a section 42 notice, either by yourself or through a legal representative. For more information on the process, please click here to be redirected and scroll down to the section titled ‘Leasehold Extension.’

If you wish to install hardcover flooring in your home, you need to get permission from Barnet Homes by completing the laminate flooring form. Laminate flooring requests will only be considered for tenants who either live in a ground floor flat or in a house. Any flat above the ground floor will not get permission due to noise carrying to adjoining flats.

If the vehicle is on Barnet Homes land, please provide us with the registration, make and colour and we will contact the London Borough of Barnet who are authorised to obtain keeper details from the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency DVLA. If the vehicle is not taxed or insured, they will place a sticker on the vehicle advising the owner that the storing of SORN (Statutory Offroad Vehicle Notification) is not allowed on Barnet Homes land and this vehicle will be towed away and destroyed.

If the vehicle is not on a Barnet Homes estate and has instead been abandoned on public land or road, please report it directly to the London Borough of Barnet here.

At Barnet Homes we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers. Therefore, we are unable to disclose any sensitive information or discuss a Barnet Homes tenancy unless the request either comes from the tenant/ leaseholder themselves, or the enquirer has been granted authority to discuss. To request authority to discuss, please email our Customer Contact Team at talktous@barnethomes.org  who will send the relevant form to the tenant/ leaseholder. Authority to discuss can also be given over the phone by calling us on 0208 080 6587.